Sports Quiz – May 24, 2019

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Questions

1. Houston’s George Springer set a record in 2017 for most extra-base hits in the World Series. How many was it?
2. When was the last time a league leader in ERA for a season had a number higher than 3.00?
3. Jimmy Garoppolo, in 2017, became the second 49ers quarterback to win his first three NFL starts. Who was the first to do it?
4. In 2018, Villanova’s Jalen Brunson became the seventh male Naismith Award winner (top college basketball player) to win the NCAA Tournament the same year. Who was the last to do it before him?
5. When was the last time the Buffalo Sabres reached the NHL playoffs?
6.  In 2018, Atlanta’s Josef Martinez set a Major League Soccer regular-season record for goals scored (31). Name two of the three others who shared the mark of 27.
7. Which of the following heavyweight boxers did Ken Norton not fight during his pro career: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier or Larry Holmes?

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1. Eight hits (three doubles, five home runs).
2. John Lackey, with a 3.01 ERA for the Angels in 2007.
3. Y.A. Tittle (1951-52).
4. Anthony Davis of Kentucky, in 2012.
5. It was 2011.
6. Roy Lassiter (1996), Chris Wondolowski (2012) and Bradley Wright-Phillips (2014).
7. Joe Frazier.

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